A community has been left in disbelief after a hot tub filled with rubbish was dumped on the side of a main road

Police are searching for a prisoner who has absconded from prison whilst serving a sentence for attempted murder

Dorset could see winds of up to 60mph today

An animal centre in west Dorset has been forced to stop rescuing wild birds of prey in a decision owners described as ‘heart breaking’

A community will hold a demonstration calling for the urgent need for affordable housing in Bridport as they protest plans to build a luxury retirement complex

A production of a popular novel and film set in Lyme Regis is coming to the town’s theatre in February

Publican Joanna House has been recognised for her dedication to agriculture and rural life.

ANOTHER attempt is being made to gain retrospective planning consent for a small gypsy/traveller site off the Dorchester-Bridport road.

Former pensions' minister Steve Webb is urging older people on lower incomes to claim Pension Credit, and encouraging friends and relatives to help them

Advice has been issued on protecting homes from chimney fires

REDEVELOPMENT plans for the former Regent Cinema in Lyme Regis have been formally approved by Dorset Council planners.

A Dorset MP has questioned the Government over the UK’s cooperation with the United States after President Donald Trump issued new threats towards Greenland

A storm could bring winds of around 60mph as a weather warning has been issued

A fire has caused disruption on the railway

Meet the teddy bear rescuer who has been busy restoring childhood memories

We're taking a look back at this time 16 years ago when snow caused chaos in Dorset, as the Echo reported on January 7, 2010

Pension changes could see one in 10 workers reduce their contributions, risking a reduction in their overall retirement fund, says new research.

The Anchor Inn in Seatown, Dorset, has been named among the UK's best rural pubs according to The Standard.

A pub in Bridport Town Centre was evacuated after smoke was seen coming out of an air conditioning unit

Firefighters have been called to Bridport town centre to tackle an emergency this afternoon

A driver has received serious head injuries in an alleged road rage incident

More cold weather is likely to impact health and social care services as a health alert has been extended until the weekend

A weather warning has been issued with further icy conditions expected to develop overnight.

Dorset rail commuters may have their journeys disrupted as a result of a landslide

As the Christmas money hangover looms large, an expert shares how to put your feet up and make an extra £1.5k this January using AI technology

A section of beach has been closed following a cliff fall.

Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance are calling on the public's help to fund a second helicopter that could provide more life-saving care.

Emergency services were called after concerns raised over a fire in the open

An event is set to bring together environmental leaders, local authorities, community groups, and businesses to tackle litter and champion sustainable solutions across Dorset

Stunning pictures were captured of January’s Wolf Moon as it lit up the Dorset sky

DORSET faced one of its 'most challenging' summer's this year after more than 750 wildfires - putting a huge strain on resources.

Here are the Premium Bonds winners for January 2026 in Dorset - check if you've won a prize.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service are issuing reminders on how to use electric blankets safely as it gets colder.

Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.

See the 10 household items that you can use to de-ice your car quickly, according to experts, including salt, warm towels and washing up liquid.

The DWP has confirmed that millions of pensioners will see a sizeable increase in their payments from April 2026, following the government's new figures.

The Jenoptik VECTOR-SR is the latest in speed camera tech.

Emergency services were called to tackle a blaze at a house in Bridport

A yellow weather warning snow and ice has been issued across Dorset

A road will close for almost a month to allow works to be carried out following a landslip

The Fox Inn can be found in the Dorset village of Corscombe and has been praised as a "beautiful" pub nestled by the edge of a stream

The George in Bridport was chosen as one of the top eating places in the UK in 1984

A wanted man who fled to the United States while on prison recall has been jailed after 13 years on the run

A look back at Dorset pubs that made a prestigious list of the best pubs in the England.

Morrisons shoppers can benefit from freshly cut prices on over 2,500 products, in stores nationwide and online.

A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in December 2025, including in Bournemouth and Poole

A surprise Google update could bring a massive change for Gmail users very, very soon.

Safety cameras incorporating the latest digital technology are being rolled out across the UK.

Thousands of people turned out in Lyme Regis to take part in a quirky duck race that broke records this year

The long-gone Askers Road House, just outside Bridport on the A35, holds many memories - and once hosted the Beatles